Framlingham History Society promotes an interest in the social history of the town and the surrounding district. We arrange talks, presentations and visits. On this website you can find a growing set of articles, newsletters and journals, with stories of people, places, objects and events related to the Framlingham area.
For more information, see the links by “Find out more” above (and the Main menu at the top right).
23rd May 2025: The first of the summer visits was a very enjoyable and well-attended trip to the Food Museum in Stowmarket.
8th May 2025: the History Society and Lanman Museum held a joint display in the Crown Hotel as a part of the VE Day commemoration in Framlingham. An extensive display was put on of artefacts, photographs was put on. Talks were given to parties from Sir Robert Hitcham school.
25th April 2025: the programme of Summer Visits is available (now with full booking information) here.
25th April 2025: New articles on the Danforths – who emigrated to Framingham MA in the late 1600’s – here and here. New articles are added frequently (latest article 4th May 2025).
24th February 2025: We were greately saddened to hear of the recent death of Bob Roberts, editor and driving force behind the Journal and Newsletter for nearly 25 years. The recent publication on this site of all issues of the Journal and Newsletter ensures that his contribution will not be lost. Obituary here.
Older news items here.
Framlingham has many famous sons and daughters, and is the scene of many historical events.
Queen Mary was proclaimed queen from Framlingham Castle in 1553
The first document that Mary wrote as queen was written in Framlingham Castle, and a copy is on display in the Lanman Museum in the Castle.
Sir Henry Thompson, surgeon and polymath, was born in Framlingham in 1820
There is a plaque on the wall of his parents’ shop in Market Hill, which was the home in which he was brought up. This building is now St Elizabeth Hospice charity shop.
Ed Sheeran was brought up and went to school in Framlingham and lives nearby
Framlingham’s spectacular castle is steeped in history, and has been much painted and photographed. This painting is by Leonard Squirrell, copyright © the Lanman Museum
Join us at our meetings to hear talks on many aspects of Framlingham’s history and join us on our summer visits, as detailed in our programme.